Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Ludacris To Headline Fresno Grizzlies’ Tequila Fest at Chukchansi Park

Ludacris To Headline Fresno Grizzlies’ Tequila Fest at Chukchansi Park

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — We’ve learned the artist that will have some of you rolling out to Chukchansi Park this Summer. Ludacris is returning to the Central Valley to take the stage for Tequila Fest. The Fresno Grizzlies announced the Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor will headline the concert on May 17. You might know Ludacris…MORE

Police Investigating Possible Hate Incident at Edison High School

Police Investigating Possible Hate Incident at Edison High School

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a possible hate incident and theft at a southwest Fresno high school. The Fresno Teacher’s Association posted a statement saying there was an anti-African American racial slur and nazi symbol carved into a structure on the Edison High School Campus. Keisha Thomas, the School Board Trustee who…MORE

Trump Tours LA wildfires After Threats to Withhold Aid Over Water Policy, Voter ID

Trump Tours LA wildfires After Threats to Withhold Aid Over Water Policy, Voter ID

LOS ANGELES, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – President Donald Trump landed in California on Friday afternoon to tour damage caused by wildfires in Los Angeles on Friday as he continues to feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of the disaster and federal aid. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were greeted on the tarmac…MORE

Popular Local Restaurant Landing Soon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Popular Local Restaurant Landing Soon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Popular Local Restaurant Landing Soon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA – A local culinary favorite is landing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to complement the airport’s existing food and beverage concession program.  Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant will operate a 2,000 square foot mariachi and vibrant folklórico themed restaurant space in the…MORE

Fresno County Firefighters Shift To Battle Hughes Fire Burning Near Castaic

Fresno County Firefighters Shift To Battle Hughes Fire Burning Near Castaic

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Footage shared by Fresno County CAL FIRE shows crews on the frontlines of the Hughes Fire, burning near Castaic. A total of two strike teams, including ten engines and two bulldozers, are on the ground. “They were extinguishing hot spots in proving containment on open flings of the fire and really…MORE

SpaceX Launch Spotted Over Central Valley

SpaceX Launch Spotted Over Central Valley

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink craft lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday morning just after 6 a.m. PT. It was spotted by several concerned KMJ listeners who contacted the station. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster returned to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff, touching down in the…MORE

Sex Offender Nabbed After Motorcycle Chase

Sex Offender Nabbed After Motorcycle Chase

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A local sex offender is back behind bars after failing to elude Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies. Around 12:30 pm on Thursday, a deputy on patrol near W. Dudley and N. Marks Ave. attempted to stop a motorcycle that did not have a visible license plate. The rider, later identified as 56 year…MORE

California Legislature Approves $2.5 Billion for State Response to LA-Area Fires

California Legislature Approves $2.5 Billion for State Response to LA-Area Fires

SACRAMENTO (AP) — California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers. Both Democrats and Republicans supported the bills, and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign the package later Thursday. The proposals include $2.5 billion for the state’s…MORE

Elderly Woman Dies After Being Hit by DUI Suspect: Fresno Police

Elderly Woman Dies After Being Hit by DUI Suspect: Fresno Police

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died after she was hit by a suspected DUI driver in southeast Fresno on Wednesday night. The crash happened just before 6 pm in the area of Chestnut and Hamilton avenues. Fresno police say a 98-year-old woman and an 82-year-old man were crossing the street when they were…MORE

“Unprecedented” Numbers Coming Into Community Health Emergency Rooms

“Unprecedented” Numbers Coming Into Community Health Emergency Rooms

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Community Regional Medical Center and Clovis Community Hospital are experiencing an “unprecedented” number of patients in their emergency rooms. “The volume of patients is similar, actually more than when we took care of patients during COVID times,” emergency medicine physician/chief emergency medicine at UCSF Fresno, Dr. Danielle Campagne said. “The nice…MORE